Cartwright, Carol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2015 19 August 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Teaching is inspirational and has a very positive effect on children's learning. The childminder uses a superb range of methods to help children engage in challenging activities. She has established a very successful system to observe and record children's development, enabling her to plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder has an excellent knowledge of how to keep children safe. She conducts regular risk assessments to ensure risks to children are successfully minimised, both in the home and during outings.  Children build close relationships with the childminder. This helps them feel safe and secure. Children receive frequent praise and encouragement from the childminder which successfully promotes their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder actively encourages children to be independent and make decisions about the activities that they take part in. Therefore, the children are well prepared for

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This provision is outstanding

their next stage in learning and for moving on to school.  The childminder works extremely well with parents. She uses effective methods to engage parents to consistently share information about their children's interests. Consequently, children receive a consistent approach and can continue their learning at home.  Children of all ages play well together. Older children support younger children, enabling them to join in with their games and feel part of the setting.  Children use the outdoors as an extension of their learning environment. Outdoor activities support and extend all aspects of children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 continue to focus on professional development that increases awareness of local and national strategies in order to maintain the already excellent level of practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development, sampled their assessment records and the planning documentation.  The inspector took a tour of the premises and outside area during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and any other persons living and/or working on the premises over the age of 16 years.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They benefit greatly from the rich and stimulating environment provided. Teaching is excellent due to the childminder's qualifications and her commitment to continual professional development. Free space and rooms within the childminder's home are used exceptionally well and children move freely and confidently between them. Children can relax with books, pretend play with the dolls house and are able to take their play into the garden to continue their learning. The childminder uses her exceptional listening and teaching skills to support children as they learn and develop the skills that form the building blocks for their future education. The childminder completes a termly tracker to ensure children are progressing as expected. This helps her to link children's achievements with their move towards their early learning goals so that any gaps in learning close quickly and children

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outstanding

The childminder provides a warm and accepting atmosphere for the children and their families. This fosters children's sense of belonging and they form close bonds with her. The childminder knows the children extremely well because she gathers comprehensive information from parents when their child first starts at the setting. Children develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder constantly praises them for their efforts, achievements and behaviour. Children understand the expectations for behaviour because they have taken part in developing and agreeing the rules and boundaries that help them to feel safe and enjoy being together. Healthy snacks and drinks, along with lots of physical exercise, means that each child's health needs are very well met.

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provision is outstanding

Children's welfare is given an extremely high priority. Exemplary safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed. The childminder is consistently vigilant in her approach to making sure children are protected from potential harm. She is proactive in seeking additional training to keep her knowledge up to date. She has recognised the importance of accessing a wider range of information in order to maintain her excellent level of practice. She is also planning to seek extra professional development opportunities concerning changes affecting local and national safeguarding strategies. Risk assessments are effective and reviewed regularly. An extensive range of written policies and procedures successfully promote the safe and effective running of the childminding setting. Parents' and children's comments are extremely complimentary about the childminder. The childminder fully recognises the importance of developing strong relationships with other

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provision is outstanding

providers, schools and professionals. She is consistently monitoring her setting and is eager to make changes that respond to the needs of minded children and their families.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 225492 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 854687 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1986. She lives in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 6.30am to 5.30pm. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a Level 3 childcare qualification.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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